If Charlotte, South Carolina, is the beating heart of the South, New Orleans is its soul. There's the Deep South, and then there is New Orleans. Although the Big Easy may lack the ambiance and raucous noise of New York City, it has its own resonance.
From the fog-shrouded mangroves and pendulous Spanish Moss to the colorful explosion of Bourbon Street, New Orleans is steeped in culture, vibrancy, and history distinct from anywhere else in America. I wasn't entirely surprised to discover that Anthony Mackie was born and raised in New Orleans. He has that vibe that only comes from those who grew up between Pascagoula and Lafayette.
Nor was I surprised that sharks (mostly bull sharks) often make their way up the mighty Mississippi. Anglers catch sharks well North of the Gulf of Mexico all the time, including in Lake Pontchartrain. But Anthony Mackie wasn't returning home to study this well-known phenomenon.
Lately, sharks have targeted charter boat hauls and fish on the end of a line -- strange behavior from predators perpetually surrounded by prey. It's an interesting dynamic that threatens the fishing industry in the South. "Returning home" is actually a misnomer.
owns a home and is currently raising a family in New Orleans. But, when you live the life of a movie star, home is often a place where you spend the least amount of time throughout the year. He recently purchased 20 acres in New Orleans, and it's no surprise that he wants his legacy, or at least a major part of it, t.
